Bioenergetics Flashcards
Photosynthesis, respiration and the effects of exercise!!!
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen
What is the formula for glucose?
C6H12O6
What is photosynthesis?
It is an endothermic reaction in which energy is
transferred from the environment to the
chloroplasts by light.
What factors affect the rate of photosynthesis?
Temperature, Light Intensity, Carbon Dioxide
Concentration, Amount of Chlorophyll.
How does temperature affect photosynthesis?
As temperature rises the rate of photosynthesis
increases, when temperature becomes too high
enzymes are denatured and so rate of
photosynthesis decreases until it stops
completely.
How does light intensity affect photosynthesis?
The brighter the light the greater the rate of
photosynthesis.
How does carbon dioxide concentration affect
photosynthesis?
The greater the concentration of carbon dioxide
the greater the rate of photosynthesis.
How does the amount of chlorophyll affect
photosynthesis?
The more chlorophyll the greater the rate of
photosynthesis.
How can you measure the rate of
photosynthesis?
Place the plant underwater and measure the
volume of oxygen made or count the number of
bubbles in a given time. The more gas made, the
faster the rate of photosynthesis.
What can glucose be used for in a plant?
Respiration, make starch, make fats or oils, make
cellulose, make amino acids.
How do plants make proteins?
Amino acids made from glucose and plants
combine these with nitrate ions absorbed from
the soil to make proteins.
What is starch used for in the plant?
Storage.
What are fats or oils used for in the plant?
Storage.
What is cellulose used for in the plant?
Strengthens the cell wall.
What are amino acids used for in the plant?
Protein synthesis.